How much does a petroleum pump system operator make in Illinois?
$102,900a year
Median yearly pay for petroleum pump system operators in Illinois. That is $49.47 an hour or $8,574 a month.
- Hourly
- $49.47
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among states
- 8 of 42
- Jobs in the state
- 1,070
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $93,690Median: $102,900Highest 10%: $111,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $93,690 | $45.04 | |
| 25th | $101,300 | $48.71 | |
| Median | $102,900 | $49.47 | |
| 75th | $111,400 | $53.54 | |
| 90th | $111,400 | $53.55 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $111,400 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for petroleum pump system operators.
| 5. New Jersey | $104,500 |
| 6. Washington | $103,600 |
| 7. California | $103,300 |
| 8. Illinois | $102,900 |
| 9. Minnesota | $101,900 |
| 10. Kansas | $101,900 |
| 11. Wyoming | $100,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a petroleum pump system operator make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $49.47 ($102,900 a year).
Do petroleum pump system operators make more in Illinois than the national average?
Yes: $102,900 against $96,710 nationally, 6% more.
Where does Illinois rank for petroleum pump system operator pay?
Illinois ranks 8 of 42 states.
Which city in Illinois pays petroleum pump system operators the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $111,400 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.